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AJ53 HUH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,291 mi
Last recorded98,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HUH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,291 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front dampers corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle and suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Aux/drive belt deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front dampers corroded

Offside Front Lower sill corroded (hole)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,130 miles

Both rear axle arms corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear axle arms corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower sill outer corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections corroding/thin (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,556 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 73,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low 1 ltr added

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to see the condition of front or rear brake pads

Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see the condition of front or rear brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,952 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,533 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AJ53 HUH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 HUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 HUH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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